0 1 0 2 y a d h Mitzva il 24 Saturday, Apr 25 Sunday, April This year we are pleased to offer you events held at multiple locations. There’s something for everyone, ranging from learning opportunities to cleaning up a local ravine to loading a truck with donated items, to cooking brunch for a shelter, to knitting. Certainly a varied list of activities. As one of our committee is fond to quote; “It is said that if a butterfly flaps its wings, that action, that ripple, will initiate a chain of events t hat can cause a tornado. Each finger we use to help people, creates a ripple that can last a lifetime. Take the time, create that ripple and start a chain re-action of good in this world .” This is our third Mitzvah Day and we hope you, your friends, and family will be part of it. Visit our website to register and find out more.
www.bayviewcorridor.org The Bayview Corridor Group was initiated by six congregations representing different branches of Judaism, encompassing the geographic areas of Willowdale, Thornhill and Richmond Hill. All connected by the universal Jewish concept of Tikkun Olam
SUNNYBROOK HOSPITAL SHABBAT SERVICE Saturday, April 24, 2010 Time: 10 AM - 12 Noon Location: Sunnybrook Chapel. 2075 Bayview Avenue, M4N 3M5 If you need to drive, parking costs will be covered. Kiddush will be served following services. Volunteers needed: 30 Code: SH
COOK FOR EVA’S PLACE Sunday, April 25, 2010 Time: 9 AM Location: Meal prep at Temple Emanu-El 120 Old Colony Road Eva's Place helps homeless youth connect to a community that can support them as they move forward. Whether they're getting settled in school or looking for a job or an apartment, Eva’s place provides the support they need during these difficult transition times. Help to cook brunch for 35 youths and then deliver it to Eva’s Place for 11:30 AM. Volunteers needed: 8 Code: TE1 KNIT HATS FOR IDF SOLDIERS SUNDAY, APRIL 25 10 AM - 2:30 PM Location: Temple Emanu-El 120 Old Colony Road Hats will be sent to troops in Israel. Bring size 4 to size 5½ needles. Wool and pattern supplied. Coffee, cookies and conversation also provided - Bring a bag lunch if you wish. Volunteers needed 15 Code: TE 2
Now is the time to clear out your closets, garages and basements. As long as the items are in good shape, we have a home for them at the Nawash, and Saugeen First Nations communities North of Owen Sound Cross Country Skis, Children’s warm winter clothes (this is a perfect time to clean and donate winter clothes that your children outgrew this winter), Novels, Children's Books, Sports equipment, Bicycles, Hockey Skates and Equipment Drop off: Monday - Friday, April 19-23 10 AM - 4 PM at Movie Posters, 1875 Leslie Street, Unit 17 Drop off: Sunday, April 25 9 AM- 2:30 PM, Beth Tikvah Synagogue, 3080 Bayview Avenue HELP SORT AND PACK DONATIONS Sunday, April 25 9 - 11 AM at Movie Posters (load a truck) 1 shift, 6 volunteers needed Code: MP 9 AM - 2:30 PM at Beth Tikvah Synagogue Volunteers needed to sort, pack donations and load donations on a truck for transportation Volunteers needed: 8 per shift 9-11 AM Code: BT1 11 AM - 1 PM Code: BT2 1 - 2:30 PM Code: BT3
KAVANAH GARDEN & TIKKUN ADAMAH CSA SUNDAY, SUNDAY,, APRIL 25 AT BETH TIKVAH www.torathateva.org GET YOUR GARDEN READY FOR SPRING THE JEWISH WAY 11 AM-Noon The Jewish Nature Centre of Canada: Torat HaTeva, started developing the Kavanah Garden last year. This teaching garden, is designed to educate community members about Jewish environmental and social ethics, Jewish agricultural laws, and the connection between the Jewish holidays and the growing cycle. Learn about organic gardening, composting and Jewish teaching on the environment with Risa Alyson Strauss, Program Director at Kavanah Garden. $5 per person payable at the door. Code: KG All proceeds to Kavanah Garden
COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE.- FIND OUT MORE Information session: 12:30 PM This program is a mutually beneficial partnership in which individuals or families receive fresh, local, organically grown produce weekly, while supporting local farmers and sustainable growing practices. The Cutting Veg Organic Farm will grow and source local, organic produce, and community members will come to the Kavanah Garden at the Lebovic Jewish Community Campus in Vaughan to pick up their weekly share. Any produce left over each week will be donated to those in need. Visit the display in the lobby at Beth Tikvah or find out more at the information session
KAVANAH GARDEN WISHLIST DO YOU HAVE ANY OF THESE THINGS ? -large fish tank (for a planting box where you can see roots growing) -pots of varying sizes and planting trays -hockey sticks, ski poles, and crutches for trellising beans -bicycle (preferably one that a fourth grader could ride) to convert into a bicycle powered water pump -window fan (that works) for our greenhouse -one-sided computer paper (for our office) -small photocopier or scanner (for our office) -claw foot bathtub (to plant potatoes in) To make arrangements to donate large -cordless drill/impact driver items, please contact Risa at: -sandbox (416)805-8382 -chalkboard or risa@torathateva.org -arts and craft supplies -garden gnome! HELP US HELP ALEH DROP BY AT OUR ALEH BOUTIQUE SUNDAY, APRIL 25 AT BETH TIKVAH 10 AM-2:30 PM ALEH is Israel 's largest network of residential facilities for children and young adults with severe physical and cognitive disabilities. We provide 650 residents with high-level medical and rehabilitative care in four cutting-edge facilities. ALEH is their home and their family – 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. You can help us raise awareness in Canada about ALEH and you can help care for Israel 's disabled children and young adults by purchasing their artistic work.
ALEH is a registered charity in Canada: Non-Profit ID: 86477 4088 RR0001 www.aleh.org
MITZVAH WALK SUNDAY, APRIL 25 11 AM - 1 PM Meet at Kehillat Shaarei Torah 2640 Bayview Avenue Bring work gloves and enthusiasm and help to clean up the ravine at Paisley Park (York Mill and Bayview)
Volunteers Needed: 20
Code: KST
VE’AHAVTA’S - KINDER KIT PROJECT Imagine as a child you had to raise your hand in a classroom to ask for a pencil that your family can’t afford. Imagine you had to secretly erase your completed notebook because your parents can’t afford to buy you a new one. Imagine what it is like for a child to go to school empty-handed. Ve’ahavta: The Canadian Jewish Humanitarian and Relief is trying to provide education kits containing the supplies necessary for a child’s academic year. These kits are distributed in Canada and around the world including Israel. Drop off donations at Beth Tikvah Sunday, April 25 9 AM- 2:30 PM Volunteers needed: 2 per shift 9-11 AM Code: BT5 11 AM - 1 PM Code: BT6 1 - 2:30 PM Code: BT7
Please consider donating the following items. Kits contain: Backpack 16 exercise books 2 x 1” binders 1 package, lined paper 1 pencil case 1 pencil eraser 1 x 30cm ruler 3 HB pencils 3 ballpoint pens
You may also want to consider using this project in lieu of centre pieces at upcoming Simcha’s. For just $18 you can sponsor a kit. To find out more visit
www.veahavta.org
SCORE FOR SPREAD THE NET ON WORLD MALARIA DAY SUNDAY, APRIL 25 Time: 1- 2 PM Location: Gym at Beth Tikvah We will be teaming up with “Spread The Net” and “Faiths Act Fellows” to raise awareness about Malaria and how to prevent it. Rabbi David Eligberg of Beit Rayim Synagogue will be defending his goal against all budding NHL’ers and Leaf Fans (He roots for the Montreal Canadiens!) - Every $10 raised will go to purchase specially treated nets to protect families from Malaria.
$2 per shot All money raised will be matched by the Tony Blair Faith Foundation www.tonyblairfaithfoundation.org www.spreadthenet.org
Volunteers needed to accept donations and help organize this event: 4 Shift: 12:30 - 2:30 PM Code: BT8
Every 30 seconds a child dies of malaria. Malaria is the #1 killer of children under 5 in Africa.
We encourage you to register on line to avoid disappointment at www.bayviewcorridor.org If that is not possible then please bring, mail of fax this application to your synagogue office Registration Deadline April 16, 2010 Information and assignment will be confirmed in advance Please print clearly and pick your first 3 choices. Your age is only required if you are under 16.
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AN OPEN INVITATION TO BAYVIEW CORRIDOR PARTNERS Drop off your donations or help to make a minyan at Beth Tikvah and then go study. See the full flyers on the Bayiew Corridor website
www.bayviewcorridor.org Scholar in Residence weekend Friday, April 23 - Sunday, April 25 Featuring Rabbi Professor David Golinkin THE JEWISH HISTORY & CULTURE OF TOLEDO Sunday April 25 9:45 AM This session will start after morning minyan concludes. A WOMEN'S DAY OF LEARNING What Can Judaism Offer Me a 21st Century Woman? Lessons from Women in Tanach Sunday, April 25 10 AM - 3:15 PM Kehillat Shaarei Torah 2640 Bayview Avenue Women from across Toronto will come together for a day of learning with four well known teachers, to explore how the emotional and intellectual themes animating Torah texts can offer guidance and insight into modern Jewish life. Cost $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Includes Lunch. Contact Tanya Jacobs at education@shaareitorah.com or 416-229-2600 x5